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Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Michael Faulk, PJ Wendel

Upper Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building to Remain Closed through Nov. 18

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While repairs are continuing at the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville, several floors continue to remain closed to the public. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors will be continue to be closed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Hall R. Clothier Building, PJ Wendel

Several Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville to Remain Closed this Week

November 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville will remain closed all this week due to water damage caused by a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors of the building continue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Chautauqua County Public Defenders Office, Hall R. Clothier Building, PJ Wendel

City Receives $194,000 HUD Grant to Deal with Homelessness

October 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has received a $194,000 HUD grant to help deal with homelessness issues. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, in his Mayor's report to City Council, said the city will have to develop a plan for use of the funds with U.S. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., City of Jamestown, Code Blue, Eddie Sundquist, Homeless, homeless shelter, HUD, Jamestown City Council, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Longtime County Attorney Stephen Abdella Retiring at End of Year

August 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

After serving Chautauqua County for over 30 years, County Attorney Stephen Abdella is retiring at the end of 2022. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced Abdella's pending retirement. Abdella first began his career with the County in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, PJ Wendel, Stephen Abdella

Chautauqua County Receive $1.28 Million from NYS to Enhance Emergency Communications

August 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has been awarded $1,284,018 in state funding to enhance emergency communications. The funds are part of a combined $100 million in state funding being awarded to 57 counties and New York City as part of the Statewide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program

Chautauqua County’s First Online Tax Auction Deemed a Success

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County's first online tax auction has been deemed a success. County Director of Real Property Services Kim Meleen said the tax auction took place online from July 9 through 22, "We hadn't done an auction in three years due to COVID, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Real Property Services, Chautauqua County Government, COVID-19, Kim Meleen, tax auction

5,000 COVID-19 Test Kits Available for Local Non-Profits

April 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

5,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits will be distributed to Jamestown non-profits and organizations. The City of Jamestown, in conjunction with Chautauqua County, announced a new shipment of kits. Organizations receiving the test kits include the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, COVID-19 tests

Masks are Optional in Jamestown Public Schools Starting Wednesday

March 2, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools staff and students will not be required to wear masks in school starting Wednesday, March 2. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said, following the updated guidance from Governor Kathy Hochul, Chautauqua County government … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Department of Health, Universal mask requirements

County Government Offering Free Masks to Houses of Worship

December 22, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Houses of worship in Chautauqua County can get free cloth masks to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Chautauqua County government will arrange for pick up or delivery of these free masks for any place of worship in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, COVID-19

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